Jim Nantz and Tony Romo CBS news
The gist
CBS and Tony Romo mutually parted ways Oct. 2 after his July OWI arrest.
The split ends a nine-year booth pairing and leaves Romo's next move uncertain.
How it unfolded
- Jul 31, 2026CBS placed Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest in Wisconsin.
- Sep 1, 2026Romo originally pleaded no contest; he said he was taking responsibility for his failures in relation to the arrest.
- Oct 2, 2026CBS announced it was officially moving on from its partnership with Romo; the two sides mutually agreed to part ways, and J.J. Watt became the No. 1 color commentator for the remainder of the season.